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GWW today

$1489.50-$13.11 (-0.87%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourLeaning Bearish

15 minBearish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns down below $1332.56

Key levels

Resistance$1521.41

Support$1428.76

Support$1370.61

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystBarclays Sets New $1,355 Target for W.W. Grainger

DealW.W. Grainger begins sale of senior notes

DealW.W. Grainger sells debt securities to fund general corporate needs

AnalystAnalysts Revise W.W. Grainger Price Targets After Q3 2026 Results

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About Grainger

W.W. Grainger supplies upkeep, fix-it and operations goods to organizations, from small firms to big companies, government bodies and institutions. It runs two segments: High-Touch Solutions North America, offering Grainger-branded products and services across North America, and Endless Assortment, its Zoro and MonotaRO online channels serving the United States and Japan. Offerings span safety gear, storage and handling equipment, pumps and plumbing, cleaning supplies, metalworking and hand tools.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026.

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW)

$1489.50-13.11 (-0.87%)
HOLDGrade: C+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
13111359140714551490Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High1506.75
Low1483.96
Open1503.23
Volume39K
Avg Vol250K
VWAP1493.92
30d High1502.61
30d Low1263.51
30d Chg+15.75%

What Is the Price Target for GWW?

SEPT Low Target

$1125.00

SEPT Mid Target

$1367.50

SEPT High Target

$1645.00

Analyst Consensus

$1367.50

Current: $1487.97Upside: -8.1%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is GWW a Buy or Sell Right Now?

48
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 4▲ UpEarnings5 articles
W.W. Grainger reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $12.54 and sales of $5.181B, both beating analyst estimates of $11.66 and $5.082B, and also filed a Form 8-K covering the results. The company raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $47.00-$48.00 from $45.50-$47.25 and lifted its full-year sales guidance to $19.800B-$20.000B from $19.400B-$19.700B. Shares responded positively, closing at $1489.39, up 2.47% on the day, with the stock trading between a low of $1443.40 and a high of $1521.41 on volume of 555,594. The earnings beat and guidance raise signal bullish momentum for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 4HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 4.5% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.

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Is GWW Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$1089.12

49

Moat Score

NARROW

6/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with GWW?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 13 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

1 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

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GWW Growth Story

Revenue YoY

4.5%

3yr Revenue CAGR

5.6%

EPS Growth YoY

-8.55%

FCF Growth YoY

-15.2%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
15:04:28$1491.191,234$$1.8MSELL
13:34:10$1502.6128,800$$43.3MSELL
13:34:10$1502.6133,273$$50.0MSELL
13:34:10$1502.6133,274$$50.0MSELL
21:58:56$1502.6123,064$$34.7MBUY

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$1960Dec 17399$$181.5K50REGULAR

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GWW — frequently asked questions

What is GWW stock price today?

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. (GWW) is at $1489.50, down 0.87% (-$13.11) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is GWW stock moving today?

Latest GWW news — Nov 13, 2026: Barclays Sets New $1,355 Target for W.W. Grainger · Nov 12, 2026: W.W. Grainger begins sale of senior notes

Why did GWW stock move on Nov 4, 2026?

W.W. Grainger reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $12.54 and sales of $5.181B, both beating analyst estimates of $11.66 and $5.082B, and also filed a Form 8-K covering the results.

What is the GWW price target?

The average analyst price target for GWW is $1367.50, ranging from $1125 to $1645, based on 8 analysts.

What do analysts rate GWW?

Analyst ratings for GWW: 1 Buy, 17 Hold, 1 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did GWW beat earnings?

GWW last reported on Nov 4, 2026: EPS $12.54 vs $11.68 expected — a beat of 7.4%.

What is GWW's P/E ratio?

GWW trades at a P/E of 33.0 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 18.6.

Does GWW pay a dividend?

Yes. GWW's dividend yield is 0.97%.

How much debt does GWW have?

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. reported $2.7B of debt and $768M of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are GWW support and resistance levels?

Support: $1428.76, $1370.61, $1332.56. Resistance: $1521.41.

What are insiders doing with GWW?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 13 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on GWW?

Nov 13, 2026: Barclays Sets New $1,355 Target for W.W. Grainger · Nov 12, 2026: W.W. Grainger begins sale of senior notes · Nov 12, 2026: W.W. Grainger sells debt securities to fund general corporate needs